One of the country’s longest-serving finance officials, Cesar Virata was one of the last senior economic figures directly associated with the government of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
The co-founder of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and a major proponent of critical reporting during the Marcos Sr. regime died at 100 years old on Sept 13, Sunday.
The trilingual poet, essayist, and freelance journalist passed away on Sunday, August 16.
His death was confirmed by his son Bullet Jalosjos.
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives lived a full and meaningful life.
The celebrated Filipino architect passed away on January 27. He was 97.
He believed deeply in Filipino talent, according to former Finance secretary Cesar Purisima, who confirmed his passing in a heartfelt tribute.